The Ultimate Sin is the fourth studio album by Ozzy Osbourne, released on January 24, 1986. It is the second and last of Osbourne‘s albums to feature lead guitarist Jake E. Lee, the first to feature drummer Randy Castillo, and the only album to feature bassist Phil Soussan, who co-wrote the album’s hit single “Shot in the Dark“. It is also Osbourne‘s last album to feature his classic logo on the cover until 2010’s Scream. The album was awarded Platinum status in May 1986 and was awarded Double Platinum status in October 1994 by the RIAA.
Tracklist:
- The Ultimate Sin
- Secret Loser
- Never Know Why
- Thank God For The Bomb
- Never
- Lightning Strikes
- Killer Of Giants
- Fool Like You
- Shot In The Dark
Credits:
Ozzy Osbourne: vocals
Jake E. Lee: guitars
Phil Soussan: bass
Randy Castillo: drums
Additional performers
Mike Moran: keyboards
Production
Produced and engineered by Ron Nevison
Additional engineers: Martin White, Richard Moakes
Remastered by Brian Lee with Bob Ludwig (1995 reissue)
Randy Castillo (December 18, 1950 – March 26, 2002)
John Michael “Ozzy” Osbourne (December 3, 1948 – 22 July 22, 2025)
